Lex vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Ellison mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Lex and Ellison boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.